NC GS 110- 90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELIZABETHTOWN PRIMARY PRE K Facility ID: 09000091 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/4/2025 Number Present: 55 Completed Date: 2/4/2025 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 840 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:45 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today's visit was to monitor compliance with applicable child care requirements during the Annual Compliance. The last annual compliance was conducted on February 13, 2024. Today's visit was conducted with NC Pre-K staff. You currently operate with a 5-star rated license, issued June 3, 2015,with 7 points earned in Program Standards, 7 points in Staff Education, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. Restrictions on the license: Daytime care only, no children under 3, meets enhanced ratios and space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, free play and preparing for lunch. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. A sanitation inspection was completed November 21, 2024 with 4 demerits and a superior rating. The last fire inspection was completed on September 11, 2024. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit the staff and training worksheet was obtained. A review of the information was completed. Three staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. During today’s visit, five children’s records were reviewed. The children’s records form was completed during the visit. There were no violations of child care requirements observed during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. There was no verification on file that the administrator (Principal) and two staff had completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. .1102(g) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You can also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Reminders: Based on information obtained via Clean Water for Us Kids, the following has been completed: Lead in Water Analysis for Lead-Based Paint and Asbestos you have started the enrollment process. This must be completed by January 1, 2025. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELIZABETHTOWN PRIMARY PRE K Facility ID: 09000091 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2024. The program currently operates with a Five-Star license, issued August 1, 2022 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. License restrictions include 1st shift, meets highest voluntary enhanced requirements. Ms. Kristy Smith, Principal, was on-site during today's visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I observed in three of the five classrooms, the Fire Drill Log section of the Emergency Drill Log and Report form was incomplete. The time of drill and time to evacuate and signature of person conducting the drill were not documented. I observed one group of children eating lunch in their classroom. Today's lunch consisted of hot dog with bun, tator-tots, fruit cup (peaches) and milk. No violations of child care requirements were observed. Computer-generated report was completed at the conclusion of today's visit and a copy was left with Mrs. Smith. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9-25-2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Technical assistance with documenting fire drills was provided. Documenting fire drills is important because it provides a record of compliance with safety regulations, allows for identification of areas needing improvement in evacuation procedures, demonstrates staff competency, and can be used to track trends over time, ultimately helping to ensure a safer environment in case of a real fire emergency; essentially, it serves as proof that fire drills are being conducted properly and that necessary actions are being taken to address any issues that arise during drills. Technical Assistance was offered on promoting language during free play in the classroom used by the EC children. Language aids in a nonverbal child’s cognitive development. Conversations using descriptive and reasoning words help build a child’s vocabulary and language understanding. There are plenty of opportunities outside of a planned group time for conversations and language building activities. Children learn through play and interaction. Staff can use opportunities such as meals and snacks in addition to free play to talk to the children. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110- 90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELIZABETHTOWN PRIMARY PRE K Facility ID: 09000091 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2024. The program currently operates with a Five-Star license, issued August 1, 2022 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. License restrictions include 1st shift, meets highest voluntary enhanced requirements. Ms. Kristy Smith, Principal, was on-site during today's visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I observed in three of the five classrooms, the Fire Drill Log section of the Emergency Drill Log and Report form was incomplete. The time of drill and time to evacuate and signature of person conducting the drill were not documented. I observed one group of children eating lunch in their classroom. Today's lunch consisted of hot dog with bun, tator-tots, fruit cup (peaches) and milk. No violations of child care requirements were observed. Computer-generated report was completed at the conclusion of today's visit and a copy was left with Mrs. Smith. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9-25-2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Technical assistance with documenting fire drills was provided. Documenting fire drills is important because it provides a record of compliance with safety regulations, allows for identification of areas needing improvement in evacuation procedures, demonstrates staff competency, and can be used to track trends over time, ultimately helping to ensure a safer environment in case of a real fire emergency; essentially, it serves as proof that fire drills are being conducted properly and that necessary actions are being taken to address any issues that arise during drills. Technical Assistance was offered on promoting language during free play in the classroom used by the EC children. Language aids in a nonverbal child’s cognitive development. Conversations using descriptive and reasoning words help build a child’s vocabulary and language understanding. There are plenty of opportunities outside of a planned group time for conversations and language building activities. Children learn through play and interaction. Staff can use opportunities such as meals and snacks in addition to free play to talk to the children. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELIZABETHTOWN PRIMARY PRE K Facility ID: 09000091 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/20/2024 Number Present: 56 Completed Date: 11/20/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 110 Time In: 10:25 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on February 13, 2024. The program currently operates with a Five-Star license, issued August 1, 2022 with 7 points earned in Staff Education, 7 points in Program Standards, and 1 point in Quality by meeting a programmatic option. License restrictions include 1st shift, meets highest voluntary enhanced requirements. Ms. Kristy Smith, Principal, was on-site during today's visit. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in the indoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in group time, free play in activity areas, transitions and personal care routines. The caregivers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. I observed in three of the five classrooms, the Fire Drill Log section of the Emergency Drill Log and Report form was incomplete. The time of drill and time to evacuate and signature of person conducting the drill were not documented. I observed one group of children eating lunch in their classroom. Today's lunch consisted of hot dog with bun, tator-tots, fruit cup (peaches) and milk. No violations of child care requirements were observed. Computer-generated report was completed at the conclusion of today's visit and a copy was left with Mrs. Smith. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was completed on 9-25-2023. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4)(d) to achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NC GS 110- 90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Child care licensing requirements were established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your type of program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommend that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. Technical assistance with documenting fire drills was provided. Documenting fire drills is important because it provides a record of compliance with safety regulations, allows for identification of areas needing improvement in evacuation procedures, demonstrates staff competency, and can be used to track trends over time, ultimately helping to ensure a safer environment in case of a real fire emergency; essentially, it serves as proof that fire drills are being conducted properly and that necessary actions are being taken to address any issues that arise during drills. Technical Assistance was offered on promoting language during free play in the classroom used by the EC children. Language aids in a nonverbal child’s cognitive development. Conversations using descriptive and reasoning words help build a child’s vocabulary and language understanding. There are plenty of opportunities outside of a planned group time for conversations and language building activities. Children learn through play and interaction. Staff can use opportunities such as meals and snacks in addition to free play to talk to the children. Rated License: The Governor signed Senate Bill 425 (now Session Law 2024-34), Health and Human Services Omnibus Bill, which includes the Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) Modifications recommended to the Legislature by the NC Child Care Commission to update QRIS and create additional pathways for licensed child care facilities to earn star rated licenses. The Child Care Commission is currently in the process of drafting proposed child care rule language to begin the rulemaking process for implementing the new requirements. The rulemaking process will include publishing of proposed revised rules as well as a public hearing and public comment period. Hold Harmless provisions have been extended and star rated license assessments for licensed child care providers will be conducted by provider request only, until the QRIS rulemaking process has been completed. Star rated license assessments are still required for new child care programs. Starting on February 1, 2025, the ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3—also known as the "3s"—will be used for DCDEE environment rating scale assessments. The DCDEE and the North Carolina Rated License Assessment Project (NCRLAP) are collaboratively working on preparations for the transition to the third editions. These third editions come with a spiral binding at the top, replacing the current revised editions. Visit the NCRLAP’s website for more information about updated resources, credit hour trainings, and outreach assessment opportunities to help you become familiar with these tools. For official environment rating scale assessments for a NC Star Rated License, the NCRLAP will use the Revised editions until February 1, 2025. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELIZABETHTOWN PRIMARY PRE K Facility ID: 09000091 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. Compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for were also monitored. The program currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued June 3, 2015 earning 7 points for education standards, 7 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: Daytime care only, no children under 3, meets enhanced ratios and space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, participating in outdoor play and eating lunch. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. A sanitation inspection was completed on September 26, 2023. A fire inspection was completed on October 13, 2023. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Based on the information obtained from reviewing staff records, two violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The date of employment for two staff showed August 14, 2023. One staff's Emergency Information form was completed on 8-28-2023 and another staff's emergency information form was completed on 9-1-2023. The required information was not completed on or before the first day of work. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The date of employment for one staff was verified as August 14, 2023 and the qualification letter was dated September 8, 2023. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Since the required information for Qualification letter and emergency information was on file a compliance letter is not required. However, going forth, make sure new staff have a qualifying letter on or before their first day of employment, as well as completed emergency information. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Prior to today's visit, your current compliance history score is 97% from 8/2/2022-2/1/2024. Rated License: The Division of Child Development and Early Education is starting the Rated License Assessment back to get programs current with their Rated License. You are in Cohort 3. Therefore, your Prep year will July 1, 2025 and will end June 30, 2026. During this time, you need to make sure all full-time, teaching staff have completed their education information in the WORKS unit of DCDEE. This means submitting any certificates or an original transcript showing degrees awarded and/or EDU coursework completed is in WORKS. Since you operate as an NC Pre K program, you are required to have the Environment Rating Scales completed. Your last ECERS-R (modified assessment) was completed in May 2022. You will want to take advantage of all the trainings NCRLAP has on their website: ncrlap.org. Your Assessment year will begin July 1, 2026, and you must complete the Rated License Assessment by June 30, 2027. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: ELIZABETHTOWN PRIMARY PRE K Facility ID: 09000091 Consultant: MIRIAM BYRD Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/13/2024 Number Present: 58 Completed Date: 2/13/2024 Age: From 3 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 11:30 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to an annual compliance visit. The Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Child care Centers was used today to note requirements that were monitored. Compliance with requirements located in Child Care Rule Section .3000 where children participating in the NC Pre-K program are cared for were also monitored. The program currently operates with a 5-star rated license issued June 3, 2015 earning 7 points for education standards, 7 points for program standards, and one quality point for complying with a programmatic option. License restrictions include: Daytime care only, no children under 3, meets enhanced ratios and space, meets enhanced ratios minus 1. The indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Staff/child ratios, group size, capacity, use of space, and supervision were observed. I observed children playing in various activity centers, teacher lead activities, participating in outdoor play and eating lunch. Developmentally age-appropriate materials were used. Positive and nurturing communication occurred as teachers interacted with children. Your program was also monitored for compliance with implementing an approved curriculum, Creative Curriculum, as required for all four and five star licensed facilities where four-year-old children are enrolled. A sanitation inspection was completed on September 26, 2023. A fire inspection was completed on October 13, 2023. The Emergency Drill log was reviewed during today’s visit. Based on the information obtained from reviewing staff records, two violations of child care requirements were observed and documented during today's visit. Computer-generated report was printed at the conclusion of today's visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1035 Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The date of employment for two staff showed August 14, 2023. One staff's Emergency Information form was completed on 8-28-2023 and another staff's emergency information form was completed on 9-1-2023. The required information was not completed on or before the first day of work. .0701(a) 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The date of employment for one staff was verified as August 14, 2023 and the qualification letter was dated September 8, 2023. G.S. 110-90.2(b) Since the required information for Qualification letter and emergency information was on file a compliance letter is not required. However, going forth, make sure new staff have a qualifying letter on or before their first day of employment, as well as completed emergency information. Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Prior to today's visit, your current compliance history score is 97% from 8/2/2022-2/1/2024. Rated License: The Division of Child Development and Early Education is starting the Rated License Assessment back to get programs current with their Rated License. You are in Cohort 3. Therefore, your Prep year will July 1, 2025 and will end June 30, 2026. During this time, you need to make sure all full-time, teaching staff have completed their education information in the WORKS unit of DCDEE. This means submitting any certificates or an original transcript showing degrees awarded and/or EDU coursework completed is in WORKS. Since you operate as an NC Pre K program, you are required to have the Environment Rating Scales completed. Your last ECERS-R (modified assessment) was completed in May 2022. You will want to take advantage of all the trainings NCRLAP has on their website: ncrlap.org. Your Assessment year will begin July 1, 2026, and you must complete the Rated License Assessment by June 30, 2027. Contact me at (910) 709-5985 or via email: Miriam.Byrd@dhhs.nc.gov with any questions or concerns. You may also contact Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, janet.edwards@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times